classroom temps

The idea of a thermometer display came up during a discussion with one of our teachers. This particular class has a tendency to run extremely hot and cool in mood, and we thought it would be helpful to make a visual for students. Then the teacher can explicitly discuss the need to take a break and cool down before engaging in learning again.

I plan to use this thermometer for several lessons. First, we will be discussing the feelings and behaviors associated with each section (i.e., slips of paper with the words "angry" and "yelling" would be taped to the red section. The next lesson would discuss recognizing feelings in the red or yellow zones and what coping methods can be used to return to the yellow or blue zones. The teacher would like to use it with individual student for discussion when they are struggling in the classroom, as well. 

My fabulous social work intern, Heather, made this giant 3 foot thermometer with butcher paper. It has little pockets to the right where a little flag can be inserted and is laminated. 

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